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P545 THB

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,950 mi
Last recorded105,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 THB
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 100,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear service brake slight fluctuation

Pass 1 May 2009 88,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2008 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,123 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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P545 THB is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P545 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P545 THB registered?

P545 THB is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P545 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 THB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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